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Guyana (Ages 13-15) Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Summary

Core Content

The Guyana Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a school-based survey conducted in 2000, targeting students in forms II, III, and IV (ages 13-15). It aimed to assess the prevalence of tobacco use and identify key determinants influencing youth smoking behavior. The survey employed a two-stage cluster sampling method to ensure representative data, with a total of 603 students participating.

Main Findings

Tobacco Use Prevalence

• Ever smoked cigarettes: 26.9% of students (34.0% boys, 21.9% girls)
• Current tobacco use: 15.3% of students (21.6% boys, 11.1% girls)
  • Current cigarette smoking: 8.2% of students (11.3% boys, 6.4% girls)
  • Current use of other tobacco products: 8.4% of students (13.0% boys, 5.2% girls)
• Likelihood of initiation: 11.2% of never smokers are likely to start smoking in the next year

Knowledge and Attitudes

• Perception of smoking:
  • 29.8% of students think boys who smoke have more friends
  • 15.2% of students think girls who smoke have more friends
  • 7.3% of students think boys who smoke look more attractive
  • 5.8% of students think girls who smoke look more attractive

Access and Availability

• Current smokers:
  • 65.2% usually smoke at home
  • 25.6% buy cigarettes in a store

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS)

• Living environment:
  • 31.6% live in homes where others smoke in their presence
  • 61.0% are exposed to smoke in places outside their home
• Family and friends:
  • 33.1% have one or more parents who smoke
  • 4.2% have most or all friends who smoke
• Awareness:
  • 67.3% think smoke from others is harmful to them
  • 76.1% believe smoking should be banned from public places

Cessation Efforts

• Help received to quit: 62.4% of current smokers have ever received help to stop smoking

Media and Advertising

• Anti-smoking messages: 82.6% of students saw anti-smoking media messages in the past 30 days
• Pro-cigarette ads:
  • 81.0% saw pro-cigarette ads on billboards
  • 81.1% saw pro-cigarette ads in newspapers or magazines
• Brand exposure: 17.1% have an object with a cigarette brand logo
• Free offers: 11.1% were offered free cigarettes by a tobacco company representative

School Curriculum

• Smoking education:
  • 45.5% had been taught about the dangers of smoking
  • 47.1% had been taught about the effects of tobacco use
  • 31.0% had discussed reasons why people their age smoke

Key Information

• High prevalence of tobacco use among youth in Guyana, with 15.3% currently using any tobacco product.
• Gender differences are evident, with boys more likely to use tobacco than girls.
• Secondhand smoke exposure is widespread, with significant numbers of students living in homes where smoking occurs and being exposed to smoke in public places.
• Public opinion supports smoking bans in public places, with over 75% of students believing it should be prohibited.
• Media influence is strong, with students frequently exposed to both anti-smoking and pro-cigarette messages.
• School-based education plays a role in tobacco awareness, though not all students have received comprehensive information.

Main Points

• The GYTS highlights the need for a comprehensive tobacco control program that addresses access, exposure, cessation, media influence, and education.
• The survey data suggests that youth in Guyana are significantly influenced by their environment, including family and friends, and media.
• Educational interventions in schools are important but may not be sufficient to address the full spectrum of tobacco use determinants.
• There is a clear opportunity to reduce tobacco use and its associated health risks through targeted policies and public health campaigns.